SNCAO 200
SNCAO · France · first flew 1939 · fighter
The SNCAO 200 was a French single-seat fighter prototype developed by the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques de l'Ouest just before World War II. It offered competitive performance but did not enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French single-seat fighter prototype of 1939
- Inline engine with a distinctive chin radiator
- Low-mounted tapered wing with retractable undercarriage
A sleek single-engine low-wing monoplane with an inline engine and retractable undercarriage; typical of 1939-era European fighter prototypes but distinguished by its SNCAO design lineage.
Specifications
- The SNCAO 200 has a length of 8.9 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 550 km/h (342 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed as a potential modern fighter for the Armée de l'Air, the SNCAO 200 first flew in 1939. France's defeat in 1940 terminated any prospect of production orders, and the type did not progress beyond prototype evaluation. It was one of several promising French designs cut short by the war.
Variants
Only a prototype was constructed; no production variants were completed.
Where you'll see it
Never entered service, used only for evaluation flights before the French defeat in 1940 ended the programme.
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